What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Brighton to Lyon?

The distance between Brighton and Lyon is 973 km.

How do I travel from Brighton to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €110 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Brighton to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Lyon bus from?

Brighton to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Lyon train from?

Brighton to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Lyon?

The best way to get from Brighton to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 18h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Brighton to Lyon bus arrive?

Brighton to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 12:19 PM in Brighton and 1:19 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Brighton to Lyon train arrive?

Brighton to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Lyon?

Book your Brighton to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Lyon.

Brighton to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, ferry, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 26m
€118–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 25m
€54–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 23m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
4h 58m
€55–162
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
2. Take the bus from Dieppe to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 14m
€57–147
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 57m
€160–237
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 31m
€118–335
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 31m
€93–317
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 19m
€81–235

Brighton to Lyon by train

118Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Lyon.

Launch map view

Distance: 973 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Brighton to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 25m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.